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N173 EPX

1996 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,479 mi
Last recorded38,479 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Citroen Ax72,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 EPX
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2007 38,479 miles

small cut on nearside rear tyre inside edge

Fail 1 Feb 2007 38,479 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

small cut on nearside rear tyre inside edge

Pass 17 Jan 2006 37,414 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Ax?

Based on 349,985 MOT tests across 70,119 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
3,718
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
70,119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake hose excessively deteriorated 29,403
constant velocity joint gaiter split 24,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,047
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,801
Headlamp insecure 19,925
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N173 EPX is a 1996 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Ax models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 72,184 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Ax fails its MOT is brake hose excessively deteriorated, accounting for 29,403 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N173 EPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Ax typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Citroen Ax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N173 EPX registered?

N173 EPX is a 1996 Citroen Ax, first registered on 5 February 1996.

Is N173 EPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N173 EPX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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